Snorkel PAX10-sn0001 - Manual (Page 15)

OPERATOR‟S, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK
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Battery isolation switch
The machine is provided with a KEY switch
which is used to isolate the battery and
therefore the electrical system, preventing
unauthorized use.
To enable the electrical system, Turn the
key switch to on position. Ensure that when
the machine is not in use, Turn the key
switch to off position.
Entering and leaving the work
platform
Always use three points of contact when
entering or exiting the platform, using the
handholds provided. For example, use two
hands and one foot. Use the step provided
on the base of the machine.
On entering the platform, ensure that the
gate is closed behind you.
Control box
The control box houses the platform raise
and lower controls.
Pressing the „UP‟ button raises the
platform.
Pressing the „DOWN‟ button lowers the
platform.
To avoid crushing and shearing hazards, a
delay feature is fitted which actuates when
the platform is lowered to the transport
position.
The platform will momentarily stop to
enable the operator to look around the
machine to determine whether any persons
are adjacent to the scissor mechanism.
After a time delay, the lowering control will
be re-enabled to permit the operator to
continue to lower to the transport position.
Take care to avoid repeated jerky
movements which could cause
unnecessary impact loads on the structure.
Emergency stop
An emergency stop button is provided on
the control box. Once depressed, this
isolates power to the raise and lower
functions.
To restore functionality, twist the
emergency stop button clockwise to
release the button.
Emergency lowering
To lower the platform in the event of an
emergency, a control is provided at the
chassis.
Pulling the knob below opens the lift valve,
which in pull, lowers the platform.
Battery charging
The machine is supplied with a „built in‟
multi voltage automatic battery charger, for
voltages between 115v and 230v ac.
To charge the battery, follow these steps -
1. Connect the battery charger lead to the
machine.
2. Connect the battery charger to the
power supply (either 110V or 220V AC at
50 Hz depending on the mains supply).
3. The battery should be fully recharged
after a period of 12 hours, which is
indicated by the green Led illuminating on
the charging indicator.